Canada, Commonwealth. A Silver Gift Box to Brigadier V. Hodson, Commander, 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade (1941–42) Auction Archive A grouping of five second

A grouping of five second war Luftwaffe insignia

light brown paper-covered case

5 mm (w) x 40 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension

both edged in golden twisted Cellion threads

The tan headband is a very supple leather

Canada, Commonwealth. A Silver Gift Box to Brigadier V. Hodson, Commander, 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade (1941–42) Auction Archive A grouping of five secondA large Solid Sterling Silver case, marked BIRKS, silver hallmarked with date letter 'F' denoting 1941 manufacture, with inscription etched on lid, "Brigadier V. Hodson from 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade February 1942, with the icons and signatures of regiments under Hodson's command including Governor General's Foot Guards, Canadian Grenadier Guards and the Elgin Regiment, measuring 22 cm (l) x 11 cm (w) x 5 cm (h), weighs 969 grams, wooden interior